Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? However, if you pay off these debts, there will be nothing left for investments in these tough financial times. It’s a dangerous game to play because we always need savings, but my mind just wouldn’t let it be.

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JANUARY 10, 2012

And a fierce and entertaining football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos beckoned us to the TV. When my husband and I are focused on our goals , we nail them. But for the two of us to achieve our financial goals, we need to have money conversations and they need to be done regularly.

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AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Finding extra money is a game for me and July turned out to be a stellar month! Plasma Donations: $420.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2013

Our weekends are filled with leisure and required activities – from cleaning house, mowing lawns, running kids to ball games and more. If you can take a few minutes out once in a while on the weekend to perform just four financial activities, your financial world could change. Are your goals meshed with theirs?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

When it comes to money, most of us could stand to up our game a bit. That last point is a particularly worthwhile goal as worrying about money is a unique brand of distressing. There are lots of great sites, such as this one, that offer great tips on making budgets for all types of people and goals. Get Specific with Goals.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

This can be a positive and motivational experience to help them focus on new beginnings and setting goals. Financial Goals – Help kids make goals to be financially responsible this year. Educational Goals – Depending on the age of your child this can vary, and since my children are young, their goals are simple.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Maybe a game night, a movie, or even giving each other cooking lessons over some Tequila? If you learn how to save money from your monthly salary in a smart way, you don’t have to drastically diminish your lifestyle expenses to achieve your financial goals.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Set a Savings Goal “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” ” – Warren Buffett In all my years of saving money and financial planning, I’ve found this one piece of advice to be quite sound. Set personal and financial goals for your savings.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Strategies for Managing Your Family Finances The financial security game is a multi-tiered, multi-faceted, and multi-player game. That’s just one level, facet, or player in the game. You don’t want your family’s financial security to go down the drain. You need the entire family pulling in the same direction.

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APRIL 2, 2022

Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Have a backyard game night. Kids Bowl Free – Registered kids receive 2 FREE games of bowling each day of the summer program. My state of PA has 93 rail-trails that cover over 1000 miles. Share in the comments!

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

A third “why” is that saving money is like a game to me. I enjoy playing the game and I like to win. Alan and I are now completely retired and financially secure, but it was our frugal ways that got us here, and our habits have not changed. We sometimes pick up bagels and coffee and take them down to a picnic table on the river.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

We’ve made hundred selling old video games, books, movies and electronics on eBay. It’s not specifically for debt repayment, but if he hadn’t built up the courage to ask for the raise that he deserved, we wouldn’t have moved as quickly toward our goals. Who initiated the debt free goal?

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Our initial goal was to pay off our 15 year mortgage in 7-8 years by doubling our payment each month. He works more college games now, so the higher paid games help replace the weekend jobs. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Together, we made the goal of paying it off early though.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

A life goal of ours is. for a game night. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? It isn’t even a lot of money, but it has been a game changer. What are your financial goals now? Write down your goals, change your mindset about debt-free living, and go. My grandparents were missionaries.

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APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. Make a game out of finding the extra money and get that savings account funded asap!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

On November 6, 1869, the first intercollegiate football game was played in the United States between Rutgers and Princeton. Faithful With A Few: Why Do We Often Fail To Push Ourselves To Meet Goals? It’s not even that we are afraid to work hard to meet our goals. On November 18, 1883, standard time began in the United States.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

And if you’re worried about being able to save enough of your earnings to meet your retirement goals , building wealth through passive income is a strategy that might appeal to you, too. It’s easy to find a qualified financial advisor to guide you through life’s most important financial decisions.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. This is timely advice for anyone have a group over to watch the game. You are more likely to get honest advice.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. My husband had success selling unused video games for about $80 by posting about it on Facebook. You just need some imagination and a nose for free family fun. 10 – Do It Yourself.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Frank presents Passively Managed Funds posted at Individual Investor Strategies , saying, “Short-term mutual fund trading is a zero sum game played against other very well informed mutual fund traders and other securities market traders. I find myself looking more and more often.

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